Clinical effectiveness of a multidisciplinary thrombosis service versus usual care in the management of venous thromboembolism: A retrospective cohort study

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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant health issue in Canada, with an annual incidence of 1-2 cases per 1000 individuals.
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The Adult Outpatient Thrombosis Service (TS) was established in Newfoundland and Labrador to improve VTE management through a multidisciplinary approach.
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Early evaluations of the TS indicated high patient satisfaction (85%) and adherence to anticoagulation therapy (88%) during its initial two years.
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The study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of patients with acute VTE managed in the TS versus those receiving usual care (UC) in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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Specialized thrombosis services like the TS are designed to standardize care and improve safety, potentially reducing complications and hospitalizations.

Vascular Medicine

by Kwadwo O Bonsu, Rufaro S Chitsike, Tiffany A Lee, Hai V Nguyen, Cindy Whitten, Stephanie W Young
June 10, 2026

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